Team News Riveting
Raipur, March 12
Alliance Air on Tuesday started two new flights from Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur to connect New Delhi and Kolkata with state’s second prominent city.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated direct air services from Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport, Bilaspur to Delhi and Kolkata today. He virtually flagged off the two flights from his residence office.
Sai said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been committed to make air travel accessible and affordable for everyone. Subsequently, air services are being expanded across the state. The new flights launched today are like a dream come true for people of Bilaspur. This expansion in air services will unleash new possibilities in the realms of business and tourism, he added.
The Chief Minister hinted that air services from Jagdalpur to Jabalpur will start soon that will have positive impacts on commerce, tourism, education, healthcare, and industries in the Bastar region.
Bilasa Devi Kevat Airport has obtained a 3C-FAR license, allowing the operation of 72-seater planes. Aviation Department has already applied for the 3CIFR license to provide night landing facilities, promising enhanced services in the near future. Alliance Air has commenced three air services in Chhattisgarh, connecting Bilaspur with Delhi, Kolkata, and Jabalpur.
